HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-1984Hastings Historic Preservation Comiz ion
MINUTES: July 25, 1984 - 8500 P.M.
City Council Chamber
PRESENT: Florence Petersen, Vern McGree, Carla Reichenberg, John
Grossman, Hazel Jacobson, Jim Abbott
I. CALL TO ORDER: 8:17 P.M.
II.
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
Jim Abbott read the minutes of the last meeting, two
corrections were made, and they were approved as corrected.
III.
OLD BUSINESS
a.) Mural Project
Jim Abbott reported that a raffle is being held to
raise money for the project. The prize is a trip
to Karl's Hotel-Casino in Sparks, Nevada.
b.) Courthouse Art
Jan Ostberg is chairing an "art committee", which
is selecting art for display in the Courthouse. Other
Committee members are Hazel Jacobson, Carol Erickson,
and Florence Petersen.
c.) Rivertown Days
Courthouse tours are being included in the Rivertown
Days Festival, being chaired by Margaret Goderstad.
Also, a reception is being held, during tke Festival,
for Courthouse restoration volunteers. It was moved
by Vern McGree to approve an expenditure of $70.00
for the rental of a tent for Rivertown Days. Seconded
by Carla Reichenberg. Motion carried.
IV.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a.) Research
Hazel Jacobson reported on her involvement in the
selection of paint color for the Courthouse.
She also reported that the Barker House is being donated
to Dakota Village.
b.) Ordinance Review Commission
This Co~uittee consists of John Grossman, Andy Klimek,
Margaret Brown, Jim Abbott, Chip Gerlack, Merlin
Wilbur, Gary Brown and a representative from the City
Attorney's office. The Committee's task is to review
the ordinances governing the Preservation Commission,
and recommend appropriate ammendments.
The question of voicing formal support for the for-
mation of a society was discussed, but no action was
taken.
OTHER BUSINESS
a.) Regional Preservation Meeting
A letter had been received from the Red Wing Heritage
Preservation Commission, inviting participation in
a September 18th regional Preservation meeting.
b.)
Preservation Funds
,.
State and Federal funds are available for various
purposes, such as publications, etc.
John Grossman, Hazel Jacobson, and Vern McGree will
prepare an application for funds to publish a combined
car and walking tour.
VI. ADJOURNMENT: 9:37 P.M.
Submitted by: James S. Abbott